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The Geon Raptor HE V2 and HMX Crystal HE magnetic switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear, Hall-effect breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PA66 (+30% fiberglass)), bottom-out force (45 g vs 42 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.30 mm). That said, they are quite similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Geon Raptor HE V2 is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19.5 mm single-stage NAS-wire spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! | The HMX Crystal HE magnetic is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA66 (+30% fiberglass) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 42g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Geon Raptor HE V2 | HMX Crystal HE magnetic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear, Hall-effect | linear, Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA66 (+30% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19.5 mm single-stage NAS-wire | - |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 42 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | - | HMX |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Geon Raptor HE V2 and HMX Crystal HE magnetic switches is exactly the same:
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Geon Raptor HE V2 force curve | HMX Crystal HE magnetic force curve |
| No HMX Crystal HE magnetic force curve available. |
Comments on Geon Raptor HE V2 switches | Comments on HMX Crystal HE magnetic switches |
Geon Raptor HE V2 switches are Hall-effect switches meaning that the actuation point of the switch is determined by the keyboard software due to its magnetic nature. These switches are only compatible with some keyboards that support hall effect. V2 now has a reduced total travel, longer spring, and changed top housing material – Divinikey. | The HMX Crystal He switch is HMX's answer to the HE Magnetic switch trend. It features a super-fast RT of 0.01, which is on par with some of the best-performing HE switches in the market. They are compatible with all major HE Magnetic keyboards in the market. All you need to do is plug them in, and they are ready to go. Most importantly, the Crystal He Magnetic switch doesn't disappoint with its sound signature, since, well, you know, they are made by HMX after all – Unikeys. |
